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An Atlantic County man, Kalik Lane, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, was sentenced to eight years in state prison on June 9 for multiple convictions, including drug distribution and firearm possession. This sentencing stems from an investigation between April and June 2023, which uncovered Lane’s operation involving the production and distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and… The post Atlantic County Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Lower Township man, Eric Hazel, 52, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities were notified of the alleged assault on Monday, but further details have not been released. Hazel is currently being held in the Cape May County Correctional Center awaiting court proceedings. The post Cape May County Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges appeared first on Coast News Today.

The $816,218 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Saturday’s drawing was split between two winning tickets, with each claiming $408,109. One fortunate ticket was purchased via the Jackpocket app, while the other was bought at the ShopRite in Spotswood, Middlesex County. The winning numbers were 22, 35, 37, 40, and 42. The post Lottery Jackpot Shared by Two Lucky Winners appeared first on Coast News Today.

Atlantic City Police have successfully recovered the second of two instruments stolen from the band Heart, a 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin, after receiving a tip-off. This follows the earlier recovery of Nancy Wilson’s custom guitar, both of which were taken before the band’s May 31st concert. Garfield Bennett, 57, has been charged with burglary and… The post Heart Heals: Stolen Mandolin Recovered in Atlantic City appeared first on Coast News Today.

Ocean City police are investigating after multiple hidden cameras, disguised as pens, were found in public restrooms along the boardwalk this week. The discovery began Thursday when a woman reported a camera at the Sixth Street restroom, leading officers to find additional devices at the 10th and 11th Street locations. Authorities are continuing to check… The post Hidden Cameras Discovered in Ocean City Boardwalk Restrooms appeared first on Coast News Today.